General Computing in Computers & Nonfiction eBooks

Historical Simulation and Wargames

The Hexagon and the Sword

by Riccardo Masini ...

This book is a comprehensive study on analog historical simulation games, exploring both their theoretical concepts and practical solutions. It considers the various ways used by simulation games to depict the different dynamics of historical events and analyzes how commercial analog miniature and board wargames can become valuable tools for historical research and provide a more modern and ... Read more

$77.99 USD

This book is a comprehensive study on analog historical simulation games, exploring both their theoretical concepts and practical solutions. It considers the various ways used by simulation games to depict the different dynamics of historical events and analyzes how commercial analog miniature and board wargames can become valuable tools for historical research and provide a more modern and
... Read more
Mastering Regular Expressions

Understand Your Data and Be More Productive

by Jeffrey E.F. Friedl ...

Regular expressions are an extremely powerful tool for manipulating text and data. They are now standard features in a wide range of languages and popular tools, including Perl, Python, Ruby, Java, VB.NET and C# (and any language using the .NET Framework), PHP, and MySQL.If you don't use regular expressions yet, you will discover in this book a whole new world of mastery over your data. If you ... Read more

$36.79 USD

Regular expressions are an extremely powerful tool for manipulating text and data. They are now standard features in a wide range of languages and popular tools, including Perl, Python, Ruby, Java, VB.NET and C# (and any language using the .NET Framework), PHP, and MySQL.If you don't use regular expressions yet, you will discover in this book a whole new world of mastery over your data. If you
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The Get to the Point! Guide to Microsoft Word 2016

by Marc Allan Moore ...

GET TO THE POINT, GET WHAT YOU NEED, & GET IT DONE!Most people don't need to know how to use every obscure feature of Microsoft Word 2016—so when you want to get up and running without having to study dozens of commands you'll never use, the Get to the Point! Guide to Microsoft Word 2016 will show you how to do what you need to quickly, easily, and intuitively.Like sitting down beside an ... Read more

$2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

GET TO THE POINT, GET WHAT YOU NEED, & GET IT DONE!Most people don't need to know how to use every obscure feature of Microsoft Word 2016—so when you want to get up and running without having to study dozens of commands you'll never use, the Get to the Point! Guide to Microsoft Word 2016 will show you how to do what you need to quickly, easily, and intuitively.Like sitting down beside an
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Access 2013 For Dummies

by Ken Cook, Laurie A. Ulrich ...

The easy guide to Microsoft Access returns with updates on the latest version!Microsoft Access allows you to store, organize, view, analyze, and share data; the new Access 2013 release enables you to build even more powerful, custom database solutions that integrate with the web and enterprise data sources. Access 2013 For Dummies covers all the new features of the latest version of Accessand ... Read more

$15.00 USD

The easy guide to Microsoft Access returns with updates on the latest version!Microsoft Access allows you to store, organize, view, analyze, and share data; the new Access 2013 release enables you to build even more powerful, custom database solutions that integrate with the web and enterprise data sources. Access 2013 For Dummies covers all the new features of the latest version of Accessand
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Introduction to Algorithms, fourth edition

by Thomas H. Cormen, Charles E. Leiserson, Ronald L. Rivest, Clifford Stein ...

A comprehensive update of the leading algorithms text, with new material on matchings in bipartite graphs, online algorithms, machine learning, and other topics.Some books on algorithms are rigorous but incomplete; others cover masses of material but lack rigor. Introduction to Algorithms uniquely combines rigor and comprehensiveness. It covers a broad range of algorithms in depth, yet makes their ... Read more

$92.99 USD

A comprehensive update of the leading algorithms text, with new material on matchings in bipartite graphs, online algorithms, machine learning, and other topics.Some books on algorithms are rigorous but incomplete; others cover masses of material but lack rigor. Introduction to Algorithms uniquely combines rigor and comprehensiveness. It covers a broad range of algorithms in depth, yet makes their
... Read more
Machine Learning For Dummies

by Luca Massaron, John Paul Mueller ...

The most human-friendly book on machine learningSomewhere buried in all the systems that drive artificial intelligence, you'll find machine learning—the process that allows technology to build knowledge based on data and patterns. Machine Learning For Dummies is an excellent starting point for anyone who wants deeper insight into how all this learning actually happens. This book offers an overview ... Read more

$21.00 USD

The most human-friendly book on machine learningSomewhere buried in all the systems that drive artificial intelligence, you'll find machine learning—the process that allows technology to build knowledge based on data and patterns. Machine Learning For Dummies is an excellent starting point for anyone who wants deeper insight into how all this learning actually happens. This book offers an overview
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Geek Sublime

The Beauty of Code, the Code of Beauty

by Vikram Chandra ...

The nonfiction debut from the author of the international bestseller Sacred Games about the surprising overlap between writing and computer codingVikram Chandra has been a computer programmer for almost as long as he has been a novelist. In this extraordinary new book, his first work of nonfiction, he searches for the connections between the worlds of art and technology. Coders are obsessed with ... Read more

$9.99 USD

The nonfiction debut from the author of the international bestseller Sacred Games about the surprising overlap between writing and computer codingVikram Chandra has been a computer programmer for almost as long as he has been a novelist. In this extraordinary new book, his first work of nonfiction, he searches for the connections between the worlds of art and technology. Coders are obsessed with
... Read more
User’s Choice!: MACBOOK PRO 2022 USER GUIDE

A well-composed step-by-step guide with tips and tricks for beginners and pro on how to master the new MacBook Pro 2022 and the hidden features of MacOS

by Hans Walter ...

With the M2 chip for great performance, the new MacBook Pro 13", MacBook Pro 14", and MacBook Pro 16" are all introduced to users in this user manual. This manual will teach readers the fundamentals of utilizing an Apple MacBook Pro.This step-by-step beginner's manual offers advice for getting the most out of your new MacBook Pro. To improve the reader's experience, it provides:Advice.Useful ... Read more

$4.09 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

With the M2 chip for great performance, the new MacBook Pro 13", MacBook Pro 14", and MacBook Pro 16" are all introduced to users in this user manual. This manual will teach readers the fundamentals of utilizing an Apple MacBook Pro.This step-by-step beginner's manual offers advice for getting the most out of your new MacBook Pro. To improve the reader's experience, it provides:Advice.Useful
... Read more
Stream Big

The Triumphs and Turmoils of Twitch and the Stars Behind the Screen

by Nathan Grayson ...

Told through the diverse and fascinating careers of nine streamers, **this is a “**timely and insightful dive into the players and politics of one of the twenty-first century’s most influential modes of media” (Brian Merchant, author of Blood in the Machine), examining how Twitch has revolutionized technology, entertainment, business, and pop culture.With 2.5 million viewers at any given moment, ... Read more

$13.99 USD

Told through the diverse and fascinating careers of nine streamers, **this is a “**timely and insightful dive into the players and politics of one of the twenty-first century’s most influential modes of media” (Brian Merchant, author of Blood in the Machine), examining how Twitch has revolutionized technology, entertainment, business, and pop culture.With 2.5 million viewers at any given moment,
... Read more
Microsoft Office Word 2010 QuickSteps

by Marty Matthews ...

Step-by-Step, Full-Color Graphics!Start using Word 2010 right away--the QuickSteps way. Color screenshots and clear instructions make it easy to ramp up on the latest release of Microsoft's powerful word processing application. Follow along and quickly learn how to create and format documents, add tables, charts, and graphics, use mail merge, collaborate with others, save Word documents as web ... Read more

$14.29 USD

Step-by-Step, Full-Color Graphics!Start using Word 2010 right away--the QuickSteps way. Color screenshots and clear instructions make it easy to ramp up on the latest release of Microsoft's powerful word processing application. Follow along and quickly learn how to create and format documents, add tables, charts, and graphics, use mail merge, collaborate with others, save Word documents as web
... Read more
AWS Certified AI Practitioner (AIF-C01) Study Guide

In-Depth Exam Prep and Practice

by Tom Taulli ...

AI is transforming industries, and cloud-based AI expertise is in high demand. This study guide is your essential resource for mastering foundational AI concepts and AWS tools while preparing for the AIF-C01 certification exam. Author Tom Taulli breaks down complex topics into practical, easy-to-understand lessons that will enhance the test-readiness of IT professionals, developers, or data ... Read more

$36.79 USD

AI is transforming industries, and cloud-based AI expertise is in high demand. This study guide is your essential resource for mastering foundational AI concepts and AWS tools while preparing for the AIF-C01 certification exam. Author Tom Taulli breaks down complex topics into practical, easy-to-understand lessons that will enhance the test-readiness of IT professionals, developers, or data
... Read more
UNIX For Dummies

by John R. Levine, Margaret Levine Young ...

Manage files, set up networks, and go online with UNIX!UNIX For Dummies has been the standard for beginning UNIX references for nearly ten years, and this latest edition continues that tradition of success. This unparalled resource is updated to cover the latest applications of UNIX technology, including Linux and Mac desktops as well as how UNIX works with Microsoft server softwareThorough ... Read more

$18.00 USD

Manage files, set up networks, and go online with UNIX!UNIX For Dummies has been the standard for beginning UNIX references for nearly ten years, and this latest edition continues that tradition of success. This unparalled resource is updated to cover the latest applications of UNIX technology, including Linux and Mac desktops as well as how UNIX works with Microsoft server softwareThorough
... Read more
Implementing Cryptography Using Python

by Shannon W. Bray ...

Learn to deploy proven cryptographic tools in your applications and servicesCryptography is, quite simply, what makes security and privacy in the digital world possible. Tech professionals, including programmers, IT admins, and security analysts, need to understand how cryptography works to protect users, data, and assets. Implementing Cryptography Using Python will teach you the essentials, so ... Read more

$30.00 USD

Learn to deploy proven cryptographic tools in your applications and servicesCryptography is, quite simply, what makes security and privacy in the digital world possible. Tech professionals, including programmers, IT admins, and security analysts, need to understand how cryptography works to protect users, data, and assets. Implementing Cryptography Using Python will teach you the essentials, so
... Read more
AppleScript: The Missing Manual

The Missing Manual

by Adam Goldstein ...

From newspapers to NASA, Mac users around the world use AppleScript to automate their daily computing routines. Famed for its similarity to English and its ease of integration with other programs, AppleScript is the perfect programming language for time-squeezed Mac fans. As beginners quickly realize, however, AppleScript has one major shortcoming: it comes without a manual.No more. You don't need ... Read more

$17.29 USD

From newspapers to NASA, Mac users around the world use AppleScript to automate their daily computing routines. Famed for its similarity to English and its ease of integration with other programs, AppleScript is the perfect programming language for time-squeezed Mac fans. As beginners quickly realize, however, AppleScript has one major shortcoming: it comes without a manual.No more. You don't need
... Read more
iPhone 5 First Steps For Dummies

by Mark L. Chambers ...

The first e-book you should download onto your new iPhoneJust bought a new iPhone and need to know where to get started? iPhone 5 First Steps For Dummies gives you the essential step-by-step instructions you need to get up to speed fast and learn how to use the most essential features right out of the box. Focusing on the top tasks required to get started, this handy little e-book begins with a ... Read more

$2.99 USD

The first e-book you should download onto your new iPhoneJust bought a new iPhone and need to know where to get started? iPhone 5 First Steps For Dummies gives you the essential step-by-step instructions you need to get up to speed fast and learn how to use the most essential features right out of the box. Focusing on the top tasks required to get started, this handy little e-book begins with a
... Read more
Dreamweaver CS6 For Dummies

by Janine Warner ...

Start creating websites that wow with Dreamweaver CS6!Powerful yet easy to master, Dreamweaver is the dominant professional web development tool. Web design expert Janine Warner has updated her bestselling Dreamweaver For Dummies guide for Dreamweaver CS6 and walks you through the essential steps to building the website you’ve always wanted. Both beginning and intermediate web developers will get ... Read more

$19.99 USD

Start creating websites that wow with Dreamweaver CS6!Powerful yet easy to master, Dreamweaver is the dominant professional web development tool. Web design expert Janine Warner has updated her bestselling Dreamweaver For Dummies guide for Dreamweaver CS6 and walks you through the essential steps to building the website you’ve always wanted. Both beginning and intermediate web developers will get
... Read more
Spies for the Sultan

Ottoman Intelligence in the Great Rivalry with Spain

by Emrah Safa Gürkan ...

Translated by Jonathan M. Ross, İdil Karacadağ ...

Translated into English for the first time, this is a fascinating history of intelligence practices and their impact on great power rivalries in the early modern eraIn the sixteenth century, an intense rivalry between the Ottoman Empire and the Spanish Habsburg Empire and its allies spurred the creation of early modern intelligence. Translated into English for the first time, Emrah Safa Gürkan's ... Read more

$29.69 USD

Translated into English for the first time, this is a fascinating history of intelligence practices and their impact on great power rivalries in the early modern eraIn the sixteenth century, an intense rivalry between the Ottoman Empire and the Spanish Habsburg Empire and its allies spurred the creation of early modern intelligence. Translated into English for the first time, Emrah Safa Gürkan's
... Read more
Microsoft Office Access 2010 QuickSteps

by John Cronan ...

Step-by-Step, Full-Color Graphics!Start using Access 2010 right away--the QuickSteps way. Color screenshots and clear instructions make it easy to ramp up on the latest release of Microsoft's powerful database application. Follow along and quickly learn how to build databases and tables, enter and edit data, retrieve information, create forms, generate reports, secure your data, extend databases ... Read more

$12.99 USD

Step-by-Step, Full-Color Graphics!Start using Access 2010 right away--the QuickSteps way. Color screenshots and clear instructions make it easy to ramp up on the latest release of Microsoft's powerful database application. Follow along and quickly learn how to build databases and tables, enter and edit data, retrieve information, create forms, generate reports, secure your data, extend databases
... Read more
Street Photography

Creative Vision Behind the Lens

by Valérie Jardin ...

With both training and preparation, a street photographer needs to make rapid decisions; there may only be a fraction of a second to immortalize a moment in time that has never happened before and will never happen again. This is where Street Photography: Creative Vision Behind the Lens comes in.Follow Valérie Jardin on an inspiring photo walk around the world. After an overview of the practical ... Read more

$41.99 USD

With both training and preparation, a street photographer needs to make rapid decisions; there may only be a fraction of a second to immortalize a moment in time that has never happened before and will never happen again. This is where Street Photography: Creative Vision Behind the Lens comes in.Follow Valérie Jardin on an inspiring photo walk around the world. After an overview of the practical
... Read more
C# Programming Illustrated Guide For Beginners & Intermediates: The Future Is Here! Learning By Doing Approach

by William Sullivan ...

C# Programming Illustrated Guide For Beginners & IntermediatesLearn Coding Fast! With Practical Easy To Follow Examples And Step By Step Instructions!Why should you choose to learn C# programming?C sharp programing was developed by Microsoft and is USED in all their products!C# is definitely a great way to get started in the world of programming, and since one of the biggest software giants ... Read more

$4.97 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

C# Programming Illustrated Guide For Beginners & IntermediatesLearn Coding Fast! With Practical Easy To Follow Examples And Step By Step Instructions!Why should you choose to learn C# programming?C sharp programing was developed by Microsoft and is USED in all their products!C# is definitely a great way to get started in the world of programming, and since one of the biggest software giants
... Read more
Minecraft: The Ultimate Reloaded 70 Top Tips & Tricks Your Friends Wish They Know After You Beat Them!

by Jason Scotts ...

Minecraft is a great game to play alone, but it gets even better if you do so with your friends. Whether you are on PvP (player versus player) mode where your goal is to be the last man or in this case, the last Steve standing, or you are just trying to create a "better" world compared to those made by your friends, it would be to your advantage if you take note of the tips mentioned below. From ... Read more

$5.39 USD

Minecraft is a great game to play alone, but it gets even better if you do so with your friends. Whether you are on PvP (player versus player) mode where your goal is to be the last man or in this case, the last Steve standing, or you are just trying to create a "better" world compared to those made by your friends, it would be to your advantage if you take note of the tips mentioned below. From
... Read more
C# 7.0 All-in-One For Dummies

by John Paul Mueller, Bill Sempf, Chuck Sphar ...

Sharpen your knowledge of C#C# know-how is a must if you want to be a professional Microsoft developer. It's also good to know a little C# if you're building tools for the web, mobile apps, or other development tasks. C# 7.0 All-in-One For Dummies offers a deep dive into C# for coders still learning the nuances of the valuable programming language. Pop it open to get an intro into coding with C#, ... Read more

$30.00 USD

Sharpen your knowledge of C#C# know-how is a must if you want to be a professional Microsoft developer. It's also good to know a little C# if you're building tools for the web, mobile apps, or other development tasks. C# 7.0 All-in-One For Dummies offers a deep dive into C# for coders still learning the nuances of the valuable programming language. Pop it open to get an intro into coding with C#,
... Read more
Farmville: The Experts Secrets Game and Strategy Guide

by Glenn Moore ...

FarmVille is a real-time farm simulation game developed by Zynga, available as an application on Facebook. The game allows members of Facebook to manage a virtual farm by planting, growing and harvesting virtual crops, trees, and raising livestock. Since its launch in June 2009, FarmVille has become the most popular game application on Facebook, with over 82.7 million active users and over 22.5 ... Read more

$12.29 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

FarmVille is a real-time farm simulation game developed by Zynga, available as an application on Facebook. The game allows members of Facebook to manage a virtual farm by planting, growing and harvesting virtual crops, trees, and raising livestock. Since its launch in June 2009, FarmVille has become the most popular game application on Facebook, with over 82.7 million active users and over 22.5
... Read more
Pattern-Oriented Software Architecture, A System of Patterns

by Frank Buschmann, Regine Meunier, Hans Rohnert, Peter Sommerlad, Michael Stal ...

Series Book 1 - Wiley Software Patterns Series
Pattern-oriented software architecture is a new approach to software development. This book represents the progression and evolution of the pattern approach into a system of patterns capable of describing and documenting large-scale applications. A pattern system provides, on one level, a pool of proven solutions to many recurring design problems. On another it shows how to combine individual ... Read more

$60.00 USD

Pattern-oriented software architecture is a new approach to software development. This book represents the progression and evolution of the pattern approach into a system of patterns capable of describing and documenting large-scale applications. A pattern system provides, on one level, a pool of proven solutions to many recurring design problems. On another it shows how to combine individual
... Read more

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